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Retail
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The Works

The Works continues to have a strong partnership with the Retail Trust, who offer an Employee Assistance Programme option for all staff, and provide proactive support. The organisation has also launched a Wellbeing Warrior programme where colleagues across the business are trained to offer support and signpost resources available.
This year, The Works upped its game with the second year of WorksFest. The celebration event, where colleagues came together to hear business updates, took part in summer fayre-themed activities, had a meal from the food truck and lemonade stand, and raised money for the organisation’s charity partners through a raffle and bake off competition.
The Works is passionate about providing impactful and engaging development opportunities for colleagues that will have a lasting impact on their continued development, personal growth, and wellbeing throughout their lives. It continues to develop content of its Learning Academy - the Can-Do Academy - which hosts hours of learning covering current role and extended learning.
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Charity's
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The Soil Association

Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.
Senior management integrates values into strategic plans, with regular communication and role modelling of behaviours to demonstrate commitment to organisational values and principles, ensuring alignment and clarity.
The Soil Association actively engages in community initiatives like the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship programme, supporting young people from racially minoritised backgrounds, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.
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Leisure & Hospitality
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Mission Mars

The company's overseas conferences and charity fundraising events foster team spirit and create a fun, collaborative environment. These experiences help build strong bonds between colleagues, enhancing a sense of belonging within the team.
Mission Mars’ partnership with Hospitality Action, an Employee Assistance programme, offers free, confidential support to all employees, thus promoting their wellbeing. The Fourth Engage platform, which allows employees to set notifications for work hours only, helps maintain a balance between work and personal life.
Through partnerships with local charities such as Youth Zone and the establishment of the internal Mission Mars Foundation, the company encourages employees to give back to society. Their focus on sustainability further demonstrates their commitment to making a positive impact.
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Telecom
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Lily

Lily encourages a supportive and trusting relationship between managers and their teams. Regular check-ins, especially for remote workers, and the implementation of the Management Development Programme ensure that employees feel cared for and trusted by their immediate managers.
Through initiatives like the 'I am a Succeeder' programme and company-wide events, Lily fosters a strong team spirit and a sense of belonging. Regular social events and charity days further strengthen team bonds and promote a fun, collaborative work environment.
Lily's leadership fosters transparency and alignment with company goals. Monthly business updates led by Managing Director Chris Morrisey and the 'Strategy 4 Success' initiative keep employees informed about the company's vision and growth journey, promoting trust in the leadership team.
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Law
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Kingsley Napley LLP

Kingsley Napley invests in its employees' development. An eighth of the firms training budget is dedicated to sponsorship agreements for qualifications, with opportunities for advancement such as Lean Six Sigma, thus utilising and enhancing their skills.
Kingsley Napley promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging. The firm provides a social budget for team events/activities, supports sports teams, a choir, and encourages interaction through weekly newsletters, making employees feel part of a cohesive unit.
The firm prioritises its employees' mental and physical wellbeing by investing an annual budget of over £100,000 into initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical cover, and a cash plan for all employees and partners. It also provides employees with a £200 per annum wellness subsidy to spend on any activity they choose.
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Business Services
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TravelPerk

TravelPerk promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging through its regular 'In Real Life' events and various team-building activities. Each team is provided with a social budget for hosting monthly events, fostering camaraderie and fun within the team.
TravelPerk offers a fair deal to employees by recognising their performance and dedication. The Value Heroes Awards and additional stock options for high performers are examples of this commitment. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced health coverage and discounted gym memberships.
TravelPerk places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing. The iFeel platform provides resources for mental health support, and the Help@hand app allows easy access to medical advice and mental health support. The company promotes physical wellness through its Cycle to Work scheme.
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Charity's
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Alzheimer's Research UK

The Leadership Development Programme equips managers to effectively manage individuals and teams. Regular communication, trust, empowerment, and support from managers help create an environment conducive for employees to thrive.
Alzheimer’s Research UK promotes team spirit through initiatives such as StrengthsFinder and "Building a Team Brand and Shared Mission". These initiatives aim to improve team interaction, communication, and unity, fostering a sense of belonging among employees.
The Senior Leadership Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK exemplifies the charity's leadership attributes, creating organisational clarity and keeping employees informed through various communication channels. The Leadership Attributes are integral to the organisation's culture, promoting a sense of empowerment and responsibility among employees.
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Education & Training
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AAT

AAT supports personal growth with diverse learning opportunities. They offer soft-skill training courses and pay membership fees of industry trade bodies, enabling individuals to follow best practice and develop in their careers.
The organisation encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging via platforms like Workplace and a social group, the “Social FunAATics”, which organises various events to foster camaraderie among colleagues.
AAT's commitment to social mobility is demonstrated through their bursary scheme, enabling dedicated individuals to succeed in the sector regardless of their personal circumstances. They also endeavour to achieve Net Zero by 2030, contributing to environmental sustainability.
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Utilities
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Brown Recycling Ltd

Brown Recycling celebrate the wins, no matter the size, from service awards to certified awards, the organisation recognises accomplishments. It also invites outside engagement in forms of communication and team bonding days, taking interest in forming personal connections and embracing everyone’s individuality.
Brown Recycling supports the employees growth and development within the business. With support from its HSE and HR departments to external training, the organisation recognises potential and encourages growth however it can.
The management team at Brown Recycling demonstrate healthy behaviours and habits, encouraging employees to do the same. By normalising conversations that may seem daunting to some, they support employees to seek help wherever maybe needed, with the additional benefit of its health platform, access to help is manageable in a variety of different ways.
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Food & Drink
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The Flava People

To foster team energy and unity, the organisation hosts quarterly strategy sessions, providing a platform for collective brainstorming and goal alignment. Additionally, it organises communal cooking events and celebrations, creating opportunities for bonding and relaxation outside of work tasks.
The leadership team fosters organisational clarity through several key practices. They prioritise open and transparent communication, ensuring that all employees are kept informed about company goals, changes, and progress. This is achieved through regular meetings where updates and expectations are clearly communicated. Additionally, directors conduct quarterly strategy sessions to review and refine the company direction.
The organisation works closely with The Message Trust/Community Grocer and have sent staff out on volunteer days to take part in gardening in the community and packing in a grocer's warehouse. The Flava People also donates some of its products and a proportion of its sales to the same charity.
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